, warm all year round, with a hot season from December to April and a relatively cool season from June to November.
Piura is located in northern Peru, 45 kilometers (28 miles) away from the coast and 5 degrees south of the Equator. On the coast, the cold
current flows, which is capable of affecting the climate, making it much more arid than other areas located at the same latitude, and also a little cooler. However, in Piura, the distance from the sea is sufficient to make the heat more intense, especially from January to March, when it becomes remarkable. In winter, in July and August, it can sometimes be a little cool for a few days, with highs around 24/25 °C (75/77 °F) or even lower.
In this coastal area of Northern Peru, which includes the regions of Piura and Lambayeque (see
; in fact, the landscape in the region is practically desert, except in areas where the rivers flowing from the Andes are used to irrigate fields; to find somewhat green areas, you have to go to the east, at the foot of the Andes.
is usually very poor, in fact, it's lower than 150 millimeters (6 inches) per year, however, from January to April, rare rains occur, which may become more abundant during the years of
, the phenomenon of an abnormal warming of the Pacific Ocean to the west of South America.
In the most intense periods of El Niño, the rains increase considerably, becoming frequent and sometimes torrential, for example, in 1983, they totalled up to 2,148 mm (84.6 inches) from January to June, while in 1997/1998, they totalled 1,909 mm (75 in) from December to April.
in Piura is generally good, and it's better than on the coast, where the Humboldt current can cause more often low clouds and fogs, especially during the cool season, from June to September.
Along the coast of the Piura Region, there are towns like Mancora, Lobitos, Talara, Sechura, and Paita, where people swim and surf.
in the Piura area is never very warm; however, it is warm enough for swimming in February and March, while it becomes definitely cool from July to November.
In El Niño years, the sea in this area warms up a lot, so much so that it can reach 29 °C (84 °F) in the early months of the year.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
27.9 °C, with a minimum of
22.2 °C and a maximum of
33.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
11.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22.5 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
February, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
28.8 °C, with a minimum of
23.4 °C and a maximum of
34.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
9.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
March is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
28.7 °C, with a minimum of
23.2 °C and a maximum of
34.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
9.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
April is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
27.3 °C, with a minimum of
21.6 °C and a maximum of
33 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
10 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.4 °C, with a minimum of
19.9 °C and a maximum of
30.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.8 °C, with a minimum of
18.5 °C and a maximum of
29 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
20.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
22.8 °C, with a minimum of
17.6 °C and a maximum of
28 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.5 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
August, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
22.7 °C, with a minimum of
17.2 °C and a maximum of
28.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.2 °C, with a minimum of
17.3 °C and a maximum of
29 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.5 °C, with a minimum of
17.6 °C and a maximum of
29.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
1.1 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
November is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.3 °C, with a minimum of
18.3 °C and a maximum of
30.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.8 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
11.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
December is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
26 °C, with a minimum of
20.1 °C and a maximum of
32 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
1.2 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
11.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
20.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.